2018 Audi S3 Technical Service Bulletins

655 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 Audi S3. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10172599Mar 5, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when a "vehicle eletronics malfunction" message appears in the display (DTC B116229).
• 10171997Feb 25, 2020Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for submitting a PSS for when there are no faults, oil leaks but there is a sudden increase in engine speed.
• 10171830Feb 23, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker.
• 10171808Feb 19, 2020Electronic stability control. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when a 'vehicle eletronics malfunction' message appears in the display (DTC B116229).
• 10171810Feb 12, 2020Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
• 10171760Feb 12, 2020Equipment. OIL CHART SECTION: CHANGED - Castrol Oil to 'Audi approved XXXX-Refer to the Parts Catalog' for all models.
• 10171334Feb 7, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC P173500 and/or P173600 are logged with a shuddering transmission or messages or Limp Home Mode.
• 10171350Feb 6, 2020Equipment. This technical service bulletin explains how to determine the status of activation keys (that affect the function of Audi drive select, cruise control, navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface and voice recognition), and how to update them.
• 10171065Jan 30, 2020Electrical system. Additional Maintenance Section: ADDED to Battery - Connected gateway 'for Audi Connected Services' (if applicable)
• 10169691Dec 20, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10169106Dec 9, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for when car wash bristles are stuck in the headlights. 2015-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2015-2018 A3 e-tron, 2011-2021 A4 allroad, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2011-2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 RS6 Avant
• 10169118Dec 6, 2019Equipment, Exterior lighting. Exterior lights, moisture accumulation 2013-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 Sportback, 2004-2005 A4 Cabriolet, 2004-2008 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2010-2012, 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2004-2006 A7, 2004-2011 S7, 2021 RS6 Avant, 2004-2006 S8
• 10169098Dec 4, 2019Equipment, Tires. New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder
• 10168734Nov 12, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct. 2015-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 Sportback, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 RS 6 Avant
• 10168636Nov 11, 2019Wheels. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel. 2015-2020 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 Sportback, 2008-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 and 2010 RS4 Cabriolet, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2010-2012 and 2018-2020 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback, 2008 A7, 2008-2011 S7
• 10166730Oct 16, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin contains details on conditions for replacing the water pump and/or thermostat housing. 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet, 2017-2018 S3 Cabriolet, 2018-2019 A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2013--2019 TTR
• 10166733Oct 10, 2019Air bags. This bulletin contains instructions for when the airbag warning is illuminated and DTC B13BCF2 is stored. 2015-2020 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2018-2020 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback
• 10165807Oct 7, 2019Other or unknown. This bulletin contains repair instructions for leaking shock absorbers.
• 10165800Oct 4, 2019Other or unknown. This bulletin contains information for diagnosing the Start/Stop system.
• 10165539Sep 30, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage.
• 10165969Sep 27, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions for enabling text message notifications through the MMI system.
• 10166284Sep 17, 2019Electrical system. 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
• 10165371Sep 12, 2019Forward collision avoidance. This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
• 10164512Aug 30, 2019Fuel system. This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer. Also A3 Cabriolet 2015-2021, A3 Sportback 2016-2018, 2005 A4 Cabriolet , 2005-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2010-2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 S6, 2005 and 2006 A7, 2005-2011 and 2021 S7 2005-2006 and 2021 S8, 2019-2021 E-Tron Quattro
• 10164489Aug 30, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when the anti-theft alarm went off for no reason or did not go off. Includes A3 Cabriolet 2015-2020, 2010-2020 A4 Allroad, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, RS5 Cabriolet 2010-2012 and 2018-2020, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback, 2010-2011 S7, 2010 S8, 2019-2020 e-tron Quattro.
• 10163121Jul 2, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for claiming Panoramic sunroofs. 2017-2022 A3, A3 Cabriolet, S3, A4, S4, A4 allroad, A5, A5 Cabriolet, S5, S5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5, A6, S6, RS6, Q3, Q5, SQ5, Q7, and Audi e-tron quattro, 2017-2018 A3 e-tron, A7, A8, S7, S8, and RS8. 2019-2022 Q8
• 10160373May 9, 2019Steering. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800. This document applies to every 2016-2019 Audi Model.
• 10159800May 1, 2019Equipment. Additional Maintenance Items Section: REMOVED: S5 from 40K mile Stronic Transmission Service. This document also applies to the 2018 TT RS.
• 10192857Mar 9, 2019Equipment. 2018 Audi Maintenance Schedule - All Models
• 10192864Mar 5, 2019Equipment. 2018 Audi Maintenance Schedule - All Models
• 10158460Feb 26, 2019Equipment, Suspension. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
• 10157238Feb 26, 2019Suspension. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
• 10155714Feb 26, 2019Suspension. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
• 10158455Feb 5, 2019Engine, Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for 3.0 and 2.9 TFSI engines that have oil loss around the engine compartment, front end, and underbody.
• 10155715Feb 5, 2019Steering, Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800.
• 10155709Feb 5, 2019Engine. This bulletin contains repair instructions for 3.0 and 2.9 TFSI engines that have oil loss around the engine compartment, front end, and underbody.
• 10157225Jan 30, 2019Engine, Equipment. Oil Capacity Table: Changed Oil Specs for all models
• 10155701Jan 30, 2019Equipment. Oil Capacity Table: Changed Oil Specs for all models
• 10155669Jan 25, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions for MIB2 Standard on how to update the MMI.
• 10155670Jan 23, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10157124Jan 18, 2019Steering. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10155660Jan 18, 2019Suspension. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10157210Jan 16, 2019Tires. ADDED to footnote (b at the end of the chart: "If vehicle has a top speed of 174 mph, it has the Dynamic Plus Package which can be identified by PR Code PAB" - A3 2.0L, S3 2.0L, RS 3 2.5L, A3 Cabriolet 2.0L, A3 e-tron Sportback 1.4L, A4 2.0L (190 hp), A4 2.0L (252 hp), S4 3.0L, A4 allroad 2.0L, A5 Cabriolet 2.0L, S5 Cabriolet 3.0L, A5 Coupe 2.0L, S5 Coupe 3.0L, A5 Sportback 2.0L, S5 Sportback 3.0L, RS 5 2.9L, A6…
• 10155686Jan 16, 2019Tires, Equipment. ADDED to footnote (b at the end of the chart: "If vehicle has a top speed of 174 mph, it has the Dynamic Plus Package which can be identified by PR Code PAB" - A3 2.0L, S3 2.0L, RS 3 2.5L, A3 Cabriolet 2.0L, A3 e-tron Sportback 1.4L, A4 2.0L (190 hp), A4 2.0L (252 hp), S4 3.0L, A4 allroad 2.0L, A5 Cabriolet 2.0L, S5 Cabriolet 3.0L, A5 Coupe 2.0L, S5 Coupe 3.0L, A5 Sportback 2.0L, S5 Sportback 3.0L, RS 5 2.9L, A6…
• 10157125Jan 15, 2019Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
• 10155661Jan 15, 2019Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
• 10157111Jan 14, 2019Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.
• 10153588Dec 13, 2018Steering, Suspension. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
• 10153118Nov 21, 2018Electrical system. This bulletin contains information about the Start/Stop system.
• 10150658Aug 3, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTC P060700.

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